List of Independent
Bookstores in Washington
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Bookstores in the Puget Sound
Puget Sound Cities
Olympia
Browsers Bookshop
Address
107 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone
360-357-7462
Website
www.browsersolympia.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent author discussions, book clubs, writing groups, poetry readings, and art walks.
Last Word Books & Press
Address
501 4th Ave. E
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone
360-786-9673
Website
www.lastwordbooks.org
Author Event Info
Has hosted reading series in the past, but not for a few years.
Orca Books Cooperative
Address
315 5th Ave. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone
360-352-0123
Website
www.orcabooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent author talks, poetry readings, book clubs, and more.
Greater Seattle & Tacoma Area
Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe
Address
425 15th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone
206-322-1058
Website
www.adasbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, a social justice story time series, author talks, and other community events.
A Good Book
Address
1014 Main St.
Sumner, WA 98390
Phone
253-891-9692
Website
www.agoodbooksumner.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted book signings, book clubs, author conversations, and more in the past, and continues to host writing groups.
Artisans Books & Coffee
Address
1802 Hewitt Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
Phone
360-568-1567
Author Event Info
Coffee shop/restaurant/bookstore that hosts open mic nights, silent book clubs, writing groups, game nights, live music, and more.
Arundel Books
Address
322 1st Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone
206-624-4442
Website
www.arundelbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts occasional readings, book launches, and art events.
Away With Words Bookshop
Address
18954 Front St. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone
360-908-7469
Author Event Info
Small shop focusing on high-quality, sustainable goods. Hosts book release parties and book signings, and has hosted book clubs in the past.
Ballast Book Company
Address
409 Pacific Ave.
Unit 202
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone
360-626-3430
Website
www.ballastbookco.com
Author Event Info
Hosts release parties, readings, book clubs, and more.
Bookshop Under The Stairs
Address
1700 SE Mile Hill Dr.
Suite 136
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
360-443-6000
Author Event Info
Located in a shopping mall, this store hosts community events like writing groups, art workshops, and book swaps, and has hosted book signings the past.
Book Tree
Address
609 Market St.
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone
425-202-7791
Website
www.booktreekirkland.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent author talks, book signings, writing workshops, and book clubs.
Brick & Mortar Books
Address
7430 164th Ave. NE
Suite B105
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone
425-869-0606
Website
www.brickandmortarbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts readings, signings, book clubs, and more.
Couth Buzzard Books
Address
8310 Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone
206-436-2960
Website
www.buonobuzzard.com
Author Event Info
This cafe and bookstore hosts open mics, musical events, book clubs, conversation groups, and more.
Eagle Harbor Book Company
Address
157 Winslow Way E
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone
206-842-5332
Website
www.eagleharborbooks.com
Author Event Info
Opened in 1969, this bookstore hosts frequent author discussions, poetry readings, and book clubs.
Edmonds Bookshop
Address
111 5th Ave. S
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone
425-775-2789
Website
www.edmondsbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent book clubs, story times, readings, and launch parties.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Address
1521 10th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone
206-624-6600
Website
www.elliottbaybook.com
Author Event Info
This two-story bookstore/cafe hosts author events almost every day, many of which are conversations between world-famous authors.
Find The Path Books
Address
710 Bay St.
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
360-347-6518
Website
www.findthepathbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, painting nights, a ‘literary libations’ series, and rents out multiple rooms as community event spaces.
Invitation Bookshop
Address
5125 Olympic Dr. #104
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone
253-432-4566
Website
www.invitationbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book release parties, book clubs, silent reading parties, and more. Has a form on their website to request an event.
Island Books
Address
3014 78th Ave. SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone
206-232-6920
Website
www.islandbooks.com
Author Event Info
A Mercer Island staple for over 50 years, this bookstore hosts author conversations, book clubs, story times, and book fairs to raise money for local schools.
King’s Books
Address
218 St Helens Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone
253-272-8801
Website
www.kingsbookstore.com
Author Event Info
The largest bookstore in the Tacoma area, this bookstore hosts frequent author events and weekly book clubs.
Left Bank Books Collective
Address
92 Pike St. # B
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone
206-622-0195
Website
www.leftbankbooks.com
Author Event Info
Located in Pike Place Market. Carries over 10,000 books, specializing in ‘anti-authoritarian, anarchist, independent, radical and small-press titles.’ Hosts author presentations, community events, and monthly open mic nights.
Liberty Bay Books
Address
18881 Front St. NE
Suite D
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone
360-779-5909
Website
www.libertybaybooks.com
Author Event Info
Has strict policies regarding which self-published books will be carried online or in store. Hosts book release parties and other events.
Lion Heart Bookstore
Address
1501 Pike Pl. Apt. 432
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone
206-903-6511
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Madison Books
Address
4118 E Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone
206-325-3160
Website
www.madisonbks.com
Author Event Info
Located across from Madison Park, this bookstore hosts monthly book clubs, and they previously hosted an author event series called ‘Books in Common NW.’ Sister store to Phinney Books.
Magnolia’s Bookstore
Address
3206 W McGraw St.
Seattle, WA 98199
Phone
206-283-1062
Website
www.magnoliasbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent events for local and visiting authors, including author discussions and book signings.
Mam’s Books
Address
608 Maynard Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone
206-403-5146
Website
www.mamsbooks.com
Author Event Info
The only independently-owned Asian American bookstore in the Pacific Northwest! Specializes in books written by Asian American writers. Hosts occasional events such as book talks and panels.
Page 2 Books
Address
560 SW 152nd St.
Burien, WA 98166
Phone
206-248-7248
Website
www.page2books.com
Author Event Info
Hosts two monthly book clubs and has hosted book signings in the past, but not since 2020.
Page Turner Books
Address
215 1st Ave. S
Kent, WA 98032
Phone
253-220-8016
Website
www.hasberts.com
Author Event Info
Mostly used bookstore but carries select new titles. Hosts book clubs but does not seem to host author events.
Paper Boat Booksellers
Address
6040 California Ave. SW
Suite A
Seattle, WA 98136
Phone
206-743-8283
Website
www.paperboatbooksellers.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs, book swaps, and family reading times, and has a webpage dedicated to author events and readings.
Phinney Books
Address
7405 Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone
206-297-2665
Website
www.phinneybooks.com
Author Event Info
This small neighborhood bookstore (the sister store of Madison Books) hosts occasional book releases and book clubs.
Queen Anne Book Company
Address
1811 Queen Anne Ave. N
#103
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone
206-284-2427
Website
www.qabookco.com
Author Event Info
Hosts monthly drop-in book clubs, author conversations, book signings, and more.
Saltwater Bookshop
Address
10978 NE State Hwy 104
#109
Kingston, WA 98346
Phone
360-638-6136
Website
www.saltwaterbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book signings, launch parties, book clubs, and more.
Salmonberry Books
Address
715 Bay St. #100
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
564-218-3073
Website
www.salmonberry-books.com
Author Event Info
Hosts occasional author meet & greets and book signings.
Secret Garden Bookshop
Address
2214 NW Market St.
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone
206-789-5006
Website
www.secretgardenbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts infrequent book signings and other author events.
The Lakewood Bookstore
Address
11017 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone
253-625-7913
Website
www.thelakewoodbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
The Wise Owl Books & Music
Address
2223 N 56th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone
206-580-3211
Website
www.thewiseowlbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has a page on their website listing criteria for which self-published and small press books they’ll carry in their store, and instructions on how to inquire about author events.
Third Place Books
Address
17171 Bothell Way NE
#A101
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Phone
206-366-3333
Website
www.thirdplacebooks.com
Author Event Info
Large, community-oriented bookstore with multiple locations. Hosts frequent author events such as discussions, presentations, readings, and more.
Other Third Place Books Locations
Third Place Books Ravenna
6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115
206-525-2347
Third Place Books Seward Park
5041 Wilson Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
206-474-2200
Three Trees Books
Address
827 SW 152nd St.
Burien, WA 98166
Phone
206-427-1745
Website
www.threetreesbooks.com
Author Event Info
This tiny neighborhood bookstore hosts a monthly ‘tiny book club’ as well as occasional readings.
Uppercase Bookshop
Address
The Log Cabin, 1010 2nd St. B
Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone
360-217-8521
Website
www.uppercasebookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts monthly book club meetings but doesn’t seem to host any specific author events.
Wanderlust Book Lounge
Address
10202 NE 185th St.
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone
425-205-9643
Website
www.wanderlustbooklounge.com
Author Event Info
Hosts writers workshops, guest speakers, readings, kids’ classes, live music, and more.
Enumclaw
The Dusty Shelf Books
Address
1456 Cole St.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone
360-825-3210
Website
www.thedustyshelfbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs but doesn’t appear to host any other events.
Port Angeles & Sequim
Odyssey Bookshop
Address
114 W Front St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone
360-457-1045
Website
www.odysseybooksgifts.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Port Book & News
Address
104 E 1st St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone
360-452-6367
Website
www.portbooknews.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted events in the past but not recently.
Pacific Mist Books
Address
122 W Washington St.
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone
360-385-5994
Website
www.pacificmistbooks.com
Author Event Info
Holds author signings during the First Friday Art Walk in Sequim.
San Juan Islands & Whidbey Island
Darvill’s Bookstore
Address
296 Main St.
Eastsound, WA 98245
Phone
360-376-2135
Author Event Info
Charming bookstore and cafe on Orcas Island. Has hosted book events in the past but not for several years.
Griffin Bay Bookstore & Cafe
Address
155 Spring St.
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Phone
360-378-5511
Website
www.griffinbaybook.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore and cafe located on San Juan Island. Hosts frequent author talks and poetry readings.
Kingfisher Bookstore
Address
16 Front St. NW
Coupeville, WA 98239
Phone
360-678-8463
Website
www.kingfisherbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Located on Whidbey Island, this bookstore goes above and beyond to prioritize local authors! They host frequent events and have a section on their website listing books by local authors.
Moonraker Books
Address
209 1st St.
Langley, WA 98260
Phone
360-221-6962
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
The Book Rack
Address
551 NE Midway Blvd #4
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Phone
360-675-6705
Website
www.bookrack.com
Author Event Info
Whidbey Island bookstore, cafe, and gaming center. Hosts game nights, live music, educational events, story times, book clubs, and seasonal craft markets that self-published authors can participate in.
Watermark Book Company
Address
612 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone
360-293-4277
Website
www.watermarkbookcompany.com
Author Event Info
Located on Whidbey Island. Hosts occasional author events and meet-and-greets.
Wind & Tide Bookshop
Address
790 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Phone
360-675-1342
Author Event Info
Located on Whidbey Island. Has hosted book events in the past but not for many years.
Monroe & Sultan
Kiss The Sky Books
Address
401 Main St.
Sultan, WA 98294
Phone
360-243-3608
Author Event Info
This bookstore, cafe, and performance venue hosts mostly musical events as well as occasional book readings.
Main St. Books
Address
110 E Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone
360-794-2976
Website
www.mainstbooksmonroe.com
Author Event Info
Sells mainly used books with some new books mixed in. Hosts frequent book signings and author events.
We Be Book’n
Address
19602 US-2
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone
360-863-2546
Website
www.webebooknstore.com
Author Event Info
This bookstore and cafe hosts frequent book signings and story times with indie authors.
Bellingham, La Conner, & Bow
Book Shucker
Address
5712 Gilkey Ave.
Bow, WA 98232
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.bookshucker.com
Author Event Info
New bookstore featuring “carefully curated books including cooking, fiction, nonfiction, small press and comics, and children’s.” Mentions events on their website but has none listed yet.
Seaport Books
Address
106 1st St.
La Conner, WA 98257
Phone
360-399-1800
Website
www.seaportbooks.com
Author Event Info
Specializes in books about the Pacific Northwest and books by local authors. Hosts author discussions, signings, readings, books clubs, and more.
Village Books and Paper Dreams
Address
1200 11th St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone
360-671-2626
Website
www.villagebooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts more than 300 events annually, including writing workshops, book fairs, book groups, and book signings/readings from both local and internationally-known authors. Also has a page on their website listing local authors!
Other Village Books Locations
Village Books and Paper Dreams – Lynden
6430 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
360-526-2133
Bookstores in Southwest & Coastal Washington
Southwest & Coastal Washington
Cities
Vancouver
The Romance Era Bookshop
Address
1701 Lincoln Ave. Second Floor
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone
360-553-1132
Website
www.theromanceerabooks.com
Author Event Info
Mostly used bookstore specializing in romance novels. Hosts book signings and readings for local authors both in the shop and in a downstairs event space.
White Oak Books
Address
1700 Main St. Ste D
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone
360-949-6928
Website
www.whiteoakbooks.net
Author Event Info
This newly opened bookstore hosts book clubs, story times, and author events.
Camas
Autumn Leaf Books
Address
334 NE 4th Ave.
Camas, WA 98607
Phone
360-553-4788
Website
www.autumnleafbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Mentions book clubs and story times on website, but doesn’t have specific details listed.
Ridgefield
Copper Bell Bookshop
Address
4315a S Settler Dr. Suite 110 Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone
360-727-3151
Author Event Info
Hosts book launches for local authors, story times, readings, and more.
Stevenson
North Bank Books
Address
66 SW Russell Ave.
Stevenson, WA 98648
Phone
509-219-0602
Website
www.northbankbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted book signings in the past but not for a long time. Has page on website outlining steps for indie authors to get their books in the store.
Longview
Paperbacks Galore
Address
1044 14th Ave.
Longview, WA 98632
Phone
360-423-9006
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Castle Rock
Vault Books & Brew
Address
20 Cowlitz St. W
Castle Rock, WA 98611
Phone
360-916-1377
Website
www.vaultbooksandbrew.com
Author Event Info
Coffee shop and bookstore featuring new and used books. Has an event page on website but no events listed yet.
Chehalis
Book ‘N Brush
Address
518 N Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone
360-748-6221
Website
www.booknbrush.com
Author Event Info
This book, art supply, and gift store hosts occasional author events, and they have a local author page on their website.
Ilwaco
Time Enough Books
Address
157 Howerton Ave. SE #A
Ilwaco, WA 98624
Phone
360-642-7667
Website
www.timeenoughbooks.com
Author Event Info
Has hosted author events in the past, but not for a few years.
Hoquiam
Harbor Books
Address
2200 Simpson Ave.
Hoquiam, WA 98550
Phone
360-836-1613
Website
www.booksontheharbor.com
Author Event Info
Hosts a monthly book club, a writers group, and frequent author talks and book signings.
Montesano
Lemon Hill Cafe & Bookstore
Address
136 1st St. S
Montesano, WA 98563
Phone
360-580-6031
Website
www.lemonhillcafe.com
Author Event Info
This restaurant/bookstore sells new books along with items like stationary and cookbooks. They host community events and cooking classes, and, although they have not posted any recent author events, they might be open to hosting one.
Pacific Beach
Joie Des Livres: The Joy Of Books
Address
216 Market St.
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
Phone
Not listed
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in the Columbia Plateau
Columbia Plateau Cities
Kennewick
Slate & Aloe
Address
19 N Benton St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone
509-582-0380
Website
www.slatealoe.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Walla Walla
Book & Game Co.
Address
38 E Main St. Suite 101
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone
509-529-9963
Website
www.bookandgame.com
Author Event Info
Sells books, games, art sets, gifts, and more. Hosts author events almost every weekend.
Earthlight Books
Address
321 E Main St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone
509-525-4983
Website
www.earthlightbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Richland
Adventures Underground
Address
1391 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99354
Phone
509-946-9893
Website
www.advunderground.com
Author Event Info
Gaming store, coffee shop, record store, comic book shop, toy store, and bookstore all in one! Hosts gaming events, book clubs, story times, open mics, and other events. Has a page on their website listing books by local authors.
Bookstores in Central Washington & the Cascades
Central Washington & Cascades Cities
Leavenworth
A Book For All Seasons
Address
707 US Hwy 2 B.
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Phone
509-548-1451
Author Event Info
Hosts signings, readings, discussions, multi-media presentations, and workshops. Authors must send in a copy of their work for review and create a press kit in order to set up an event.
Ephrata
The Bookery
Address
1 Basin St. NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Phone
509-754-5321
Author Event Info
Bookstore and cafe celebrating local authors and artists. Has hosted book signings in the past but not for several years.
Moses Lake
Sandbox Bookstore & Games
Address
102 E 3rd Ave. Suite 104A
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.sandboxbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Offers used and new books as well as board/card games. Hosts gaming tournaments, book fairs, and other community events.
Ellensburg
Pearl Street Books & Gifts
Address
421 N Pearl St.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone
509-925-5678
Website
www.pearlstreetbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore that also sells journals, pottery, jewelry, and other gifts. Hosts several different book clubs, as well as book signings and launch parties for local authors.
Chelan
Riverwalk Books
Address
116 E Woodin Ave.
Chelan, WA 98816
Phone
509-682-8901
Website
www.riverwalkbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Kittitas
Bailey’s Bibliomania
Address
307 Main St.
Kittitas, WA 98934
Phone
509-962-9195
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Yakima
Inklings Bookshop
Address
5629 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, WA 98908
Phone
509-965-5830
Website
www.inklingsbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent readings and book signings. Authors must submit a proposal to be considered for an event.
Cle Elum
Kittitas Books
Address
807 West Davis Street a101,
Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone
509-674-2511
Website
www.kittitasbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Roslyn
Basecamp Books & Bites
Address
110 W Pennsylvania Ave.
Roslyn, WA 98941
Phone
509-649-3821
Website
www.basecampbooks.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Winthrop
Trail’s End Bookstore
Address
241 Riverside Ave.
Winthrop, WA 98862
Phone
509-996-2345
Website
www.trailsendbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Has a list of local authors and books about the area on the website. Has hosted book launches and signings in the past, but not for several years.
Bookstores in Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington Cities
Spokane
Auntie’s Bookstore
Address
402 W Main Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone
509-838-0206
Website
www.auntiesbooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book signings, several different book clubs (including a local author book club), and a Northwest Passages reading series. Events must be booked two to three months in advance and only if your book is stocked in the store.
Page 42 Bookstore
Address
2174 N Hamilton St.
Spokane, WA 99207
Phone
509-202-2551
Website
www.page42bookstore.com
Author Event Info
Dedicated to making literature affordable and accessible. Hosts book fairs, vendor fairs, and other events.
Wishing Tree Books
Address
1410 E 11th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone
509-315-9875
Website
www.wishingtreebookstore.com
Author Event Info
Mostly geared toward children’s books, but also sells books for adults. Hosts frequent author readings, signings, and workshops in all genres.
Millwood
Corner Door Fountain & Books
Address
3301 N Argonne Rd.
Millwood, WA 99212
Phone
509-921-9253
Website
www.cornerdoor.com
Author Event Info
Does not host events.
Clarkston
And Books Too
Address
918 6th St.
Clarkston, WA 99403
Phone
509-758-3626
Website
www.andbookstooonline.com
Author Event Info
Lists local and regional authors on their website. Hosts frequent book signings.
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